Job Description

Job Location: Ida Emmerson Hospice House - Eureka, CA 95503
Position Type: Per DiemEducation
Level: Nursing degree (ASN or BSN)
Salary Range: $44.78 - $54.73 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Days and/or NightsPosition Overview
Provide skilled nursing care to patients residing in the Ida Emmerson Hospice House, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life during their final stages. Manage symptoms, administer medications, and provide emotional support to patients and their families. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, medication administration, wound care, pain management, and symptom control.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, symptom management, and end-of-life care options.
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately and thoroughly.
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the hospice team to ensure comprehensive care.
- Oversees licensed vocational nurses and aides in the delivery of patient care.
- Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients and families.
- Adhere to all hospice regulations and standards of practice.
- Participate in on-call rotation as required.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning discussions.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hospice care best practices and regulations.
Schedule Requirements
- Must sign-up for a minimum of one (1) 12-hour On-Call NIGHT shift per month/schedule period.  On-Call NIGHT shifts are from 1900-0700.
- All Full-Time or Half-Time Hospice House Nurses must be willing to work two (2) weekend shifts (Fri. and/or Sat. NOC; Sat. and/or Sunday DAYS) each month, as needed.
- The per diem Hospice House Nurse must be available to work a minimum of two (2) shifts per month/schedule period.  After-hours back-up On-Call shifts may be substituted

Qualifications

Required Education/Credentials:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current California Registered Nurse license.
Required

Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the previous three (3) years or equivalent experience in a BSN program.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong clinical assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Preferred

Qualifications
- Experience in hospice or home health.
- Experience working effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
- CHPN certification.